Looking for a big university with football, school spirit, and merit scholarships? These 11 public colleges offer opportunities to reduce tuition costs, including awards based on GPA and test scores. Updated for the 2027–28 academic year Over the years, I’ve helped many families navigate the college financial aid process, including understanding whether they qualify for
Simple FAFSA mistakes can delay financial aid—or even affect how much aid your student receives. Here are eight common FAFSA mistakes I see families make and how to avoid them. Updated for the 2027–28 FAFSA The FAFSA is an important part of the college financial aid process, and every year I talk to families who
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Part 2 of a Two-Part Series What happens when a noncustodial parent won’t cooperate? Here’s what families need to know about the CSS Profile, waiver requests, blended families, college strategy, and financial aid appeals. In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics of college financial aid for divorced and separated families: which parent
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